Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Budget Demons

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
Arnaud continues his Branching Out series by looking at some off-kilter ideas for brewing fun decks in Rakdos (black and red).
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fate Unraveler
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Infernal Grasp
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Harsh Mentor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Basilisk Collar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Roiling Vortex
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
The Lord of Pain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Star Athlete
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Giant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Blood Seeker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Harvester of Souls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Massacre Wurm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Plague Drone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Vexing Devil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Magebane Lizard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dream Devourer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Demon of Wailing Agonies
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Crabomination
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Spawn of Mayhem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Balor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sin Prodder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Great Unclean One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rug of Smothering
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Spectral Snatcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Soulrager
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Suspended Sentence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Blood Pact
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Magma Jet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Shock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Galvanic Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Incinerate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Strike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Give In to Violence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Gifts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Play with Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virulent Swipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Risk Factor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Draugr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Searing Spear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Pain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Grab the Prize
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Full Throttle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Painful Lesson
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Diresight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Megaton's Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Trial of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Macabre Waltz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disentomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chainsaw
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Barbed Wire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fiendlash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Drach'Nyen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of Valor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Theater of Horrors
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Bonds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Link
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Liliana's Contract
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maddening Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Megrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Acquired Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stab Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Withercrown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hissing Miasma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Shivan Gorge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Witch's Clinic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fire Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Séance Board
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Peak
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Canyon Slough
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Geothermal Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Cinder Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy